Bellator 207 has its co-headliner, as Roy Nelson will square off against Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight duel.
Sherdog.com confirmed the pairing with a promotion official on Wednesday following an initial report from MMAjunkie.com. Bellator 207 takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Oct. 12 and is headlined by a heavyweight grand prix semifinal matchup pitting Matt Mitrione against Ryan Bader. The main card will air on Paramount Network and stream live on DAZN.
Nelson debuted in the California-based promotion with a three-round verdict over Javy Ayala before dropping a majority decision to Mitrione in the opening round of the heavyweight grand prix at Bellator 194 on Feb.